Commercial Accountant
CV-LibraryBirminghampermanentPosted: 10 March 2026
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This role offers broad exposure across forecasting, financial analysis, pricing and operational finance, working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain rolling forecasts and financial trackers across key areas of the business including costs, margins and operational performance
Analyse financial performance and investigate variances against forecast
Support month-end close activities including journals, reconciliations and reporting schedules
Assist with margin analysis and contract profitability reporting
Support budgeting and reforecasting processes
Track and analyse inventory and procurement spend to ensure accurate cost allocation
Maintain and review sales pipeline data to support revenue forecasting
Assist with pricing analysis for new and existing products and services
Support the development of financial models and commercial analysis
Maintain and improve cash flow forecasting models
Assist with audit preparation and financial governance processes
Support improvements to financial systems and reporting processes
About You
Part-qualified or qualified (ACCA / CIMA / ACA)
Experience in commercial finance, FP&A, financial analysis or management accounting
Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial models and analysis
Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
Comfortable working cross-functionally with non-finance stakeholders
Proactive and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Experience with ERP or accounting systems such as Sage would be beneficial but is not essential. This role offers hybrid working (3 days in the office)
This role offers broad exposure across forecasting, financial analysis, pricing and operational finance, working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain rolling forecasts and financial trackers across key areas of the business including costs, margins and operational performance
Analyse financial performance and investigate variances against forecast
Support month-end close activities including journals, reconciliations and reporting schedules
Assist with margin analysis and contract profitability reporting
Support budgeting and reforecasting processes
Track and analyse inventory and procurement spend to ensure accurate cost allocation
Maintain and review sales pipeline data to support revenue forecasting
Assist with pricing analysis for new and existing products and services
Support the development of financial models and commercial analysis
Maintain and improve cash flow forecasting models
Assist with audit preparation and financial governance processes
Support improvements to financial systems and reporting processes
About You
Part-qualified or qualified (ACCA / CIMA / ACA)
Experience in commercial finance, FP&A, financial analysis or management accounting
Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial models and analysis
Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
Comfortable working cross-functionally with non-finance stakeholders
Proactive and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Experience with ERP or accounting systems such as Sage would be beneficial but is not essential. This role offers hybrid working (3 days in the office)